How To Get To The Isle Of Skye By Road
Travelling On Skye - Directions And Location Maps
Isle of Skye Directions By Road
Kildonan, Near Edinbane, Isle of Skye
Tir Alainn is situated in Kildonan, a friendly crofting community on a peninsula towards the north end of the Isle of Skye.
The nearest village, Edinbane, is just two miles away - and the capital of the island, Portree, is 12 miles south of the B&B.
Tir Alainn is therefore a popular base for exploring the whole of Skye.
It takes about one hour to drive the 44 miles from the Skye Road Bridge [Kyle of Lochalsh] to this location.
Access to the bed and breakfast is gained via a driveway, off the quiet semi-circular single track road running through Kildonan, with a junction at both ends joining the main A850 Portree to Dunvegan Road.
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Directions By Road From Skye Bridge
Take the A87 road through Broadford to Portree. On entering Portree look for the continuation of the A87, which forks left just after the High School. After 3 miles turn left onto the A850 signposted Dunvegan.
After traveling on this road for around 9 miles and passing the turnings for Skeabost, Bernisdale and Knott, look for the sign on the right for Fanks. Turn right here and after 0.9 miles look for Tir Alainn sign at the end of the driveway on the left hand side of the road [pictured on this page].
Directions By Road From Dunvegan
Take the A850 road towards Portree. After 9.5 miles turn left at the sign for Kildonan. After 0.5 miles the driveway to Tir Alainn is on the right hand side of the road [pictured on this page].
Other Isle Of Skye Local Information
The ferry terminal at Uig - which links the Isle of Skye to the Western Isles of Lewis, Harris, and the Uists - is 18 miles away.
Skye's capital, Portree is 12 miles away. Dunvegan, with its world famous castle and beautiful coral beach, is only 10 miles away by car.
The main roads on the Isle of Skye are of a good standard, but some are single track - which may seem a novelty, but require everyone to drive with courtesy and consideration! The sheep can be unpredictable and care must be taken when driving past them. The old Scottish adage dealing with roadside sheep says:
'Head down low – it's clear to go. Head held high – a move is nigh.'
There is ample off street parking at Tir Alainn for guests' vehicles.
Tir Alain Bed and Breakfast [Skye BnB]
2a Kildonan, Edinbane
near Dunvegan, Isle of Skye
IV51 9PU
Tel: +44 [0] 1470 582335